UFC's 'Fight For The Troops' Generates Millions For Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
By: Jason F. Hatcher Posted On: December 17, 2008 at 3:10pmAccording to a Spike TV press release today, the the UFC’s “Fight for the Troops” event televised from Fort Bragg 10 December in Fayetteville raised over $4 million for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Ratings numbers reveal that 2 million viewers watched the free televised UFC event making it one of the most popular programs for the night.
According to IFHF president, Bill White, the UFC and Spike TV are admired for the recent efforts.
“We are profoundly grateful to the UFC and Spike TV for their extraordinary support of our nation’s Wounded Warriors,” stated White. “Their efforts have moved us that much closer to complete the traumatic brain injury center in Bethesda for the service members that are fighting for our freedom overseas.”
The IFHF provides assistance to American military personnel critically injured during service. The “Fight For The Troops” event on Spike TV raised money aimed at building a $65 million, 75,000 square foot treatment and rehabilitation center for soldiers with traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
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Just wanted to give a big thanks to UFC & all who donated to the fallen heros fund. As a trooper here @ fort bragg, I was thankful for both getting to see the show for free, in addition to the awesome free schwag. I was such a nice treat & brought fresh motivation for all of us here at garrison. Again, thanks for providing us with such a special night.
good job at that one just going over what training i do have makes a person think twice so good luck on th up coming fights and be strong